We came here for an afternoon tea and really enjoyed ourselves. The service was impeccable and the…read moretea and food very good. We loved the individual unlimited tea which allowed us to try many varieties. The service also came with coffee and espresso options as well. The food options were also very tasty and quite the selection. This tea sitting offerings can be very filling with all the bread in and on all the items. But we knew that going in. Great value and excellent service. The dining area is apparently part of the Melody Whisky Bar but it is nothing like a bar and more of a very bright fancy dining area. I recommend Melody Whisky Bar for a good afternoon tea experience.

Escaping the madness of pub nightlife meant still needing to find somewhere to eat without an hour…read morewait. Melody Whisky Bar fit the bill while enthralling with a flavorful experience throughout. For whatever reason people were forgetting tonight that not only is there excellent drink here (Whisky cocktails, Macallan cocktails, Classics), but also tasty food. As a result we got right in, lucky us. My friend got the duck immediately; I zoned in on "three porks" not the real name but a trio of belly, rib, loin which was excellent. And I won't forget the whisky & maple cured salmon to start and/or burrata. Both will set you up for an amazing main course to follow. And just because I glossed over it, don't forget this is a whisky bar with endless choices covering 17 menu pages, small print. Good luck picking. As if there'd be room, the lemon curd tart is just light enough not to put you under, after picking something from page 15 of that whisky selection. The beer and wine choices are also exceedingly sufficient, so all should leave happy. Remember to ponder the history of the Melody cult classic film that inhabits the halls of this former school, and I'll anticipate my return trip for more magnificent food and drink.

Intimate whisk(e)y bar with an eclectic selection of drams…read more Walked in on a weekday evening, they do take rsvp so would recommend if going on the weekend. Had a few drams as part of a sampler. All were delicious - albeit a few overproof ones were a bit too potent. The pours are def a bit pricier compared to the market bottle prices, but had a good time and would recommend for a fun night out!

Service was great. The young lady assisted us to understand their flights. Amazing selection of…read morewhiskey/Whisky to try. The ambiance is pretty chill. It's a good place to have a drink and chat.

I visited this place to escape from the loudness and chaos of Soho, and I am glad that I found this…read moreplace. It is low key? The bartenders are super nice, and they let me take my time to take in the place, peruse the menu, and wait until the live music started. I also appreciated the theme. The names of the drinks on the menu are inspired by rock stars/ famous songs, and there is live pianist at 8pm. You can come here in groups, with a date, or even by yourself (which is what I did). Highly recommend!

There was something about this spot which made me feel like it's been here forever... It had that…read moreslightly faded hipster vibe of not trying too hard, offset with the 20-page menu! But it was surprisingly empty on Saturday afternoon (when my boy and I tumbled in, trying to digest all the luxury from the gelato place next door), so that might have been a clue! I feel like this could become my spot to recommend whenever people ask about where to meet prospectives for a first-date. Lighting is good, style is sexy and the mojitos are strong!

Little whiskey bar underneath four quarters. Massive selection, not expensive, great musicread more

Although billed as a whiskey bar, they do have a selection of other cocktails available…read more Staff were polite but took a while for them to get our bill after requesting especially considering that the bar was not busy when we went. Other challenge was getting the right coats from themselves even though apparently ticketed. All in all though. Pleasant enough place for a 'civilised' drink.

We popped in here for a drink before dinner. Lovely atmosphere as we walked in. The cocktail menu…read moreare on postcards which I really liked. I had the vodka & sake Collins - perfect drink to start the evening. Refreshing citrus taste.

We absolutely loved Ronnie Scott's! We went here on the last night of our trip and it was the best…read moreway to end the trip! Our drinks were great, all the servers were so pleasant to talk to, and it was absolutely GORGEOUS inside. I honestly felt like I teleported to another universe for a few hours. The music and vibes were immaculate. If we ever end up back in London we will definitely be returning.

What a terrific venue for listening to music! Every seat in the house has a view of the stage, and…read morethe acoustics are excellent. Great music too! Service is prompt!

Cracking gastropub with great service, nice lively ambience and good food. Halloumi chips and onion…read moretart to start. Steak, fish and venison pie, cheesecake and chocolate mousse. Definitely recommend

While the food and decor were excellent, the service and number of items not available on the menu…read morebring it down. They were out of the first two bottles of wine we ordered (although they charged us the price of the wine we were going to order for the more expensive replacement) and they were out of one of the desserts we ordered. We usually had to wave down our servers and had to ask for water multiple times before getting some. This place only recently reopened so it deserves some slack, and hopefully it will improve. Regardless, the food is still darn good. Starters: -Prawn and avocado stack was absolutely delicious -Mushrooms on brioche were a bit salty but tasty -Baked Camambert was delightful, with various rolls and nice cranberry relish Mains & sides: -All the steaks were cooked perfectly and full of flavour -The duck was also really tasty, although a bit over-cooked -Butternut squash and onion rings were fantastic -Beans with onions and bacon were ok Dessert: -Banoffee pie was yummmmm -Eaton Mess had mixed reviews -Hot chocolate came with M&Ms and was nice

Show me the way to the next whisky bar ... for the next few month the answer in Shoreditch points…read moreto The Blend on Bethnal Green Road, just across the road at the end of the junction with Brick Lane. Don't expect a rough and ready saloon serving bourbon, this is a classy joint conjuring up a modern interpretation of a wee dram by the open fire. I visited yesterday as part of a group, mixing whisky with art on a Saturday afternoon. We started off with the serious part of learning all about Scotch and how to create your own blend in a beautiful classroom at the back of the venue. Time just flew by and we left with a beautiful bottle of personalised Chivas. We returned a couple of hours later after a stroll around several of the local art galleries for a relaxed visit to the cocktail bar. The list isn't long with just half a dozen to choose from but they are all first class - no I didn't try them all! Whisky Sour still seems to be the most popular choice overall. I forgot the name of mine but it was a classy and delicious mix with champagne liqueur. Now, I have to admit that I am not much of a whisky drinker but am fully sold on the idea. At £7 a go, the cocktails are extremely good value and make for a nice change. They also serve some wines (and beer?) but that would somehow miss the point. The blending sessions make for excellent Christmas presents (£20 for the 45 min session with result to take home), either as the experience itself or even just the finished blend - if you can make it last that long.

Delicious and flavorful Indian food! Great menu with so many choices. First dinner (and it was 9pm)…read moreupon arriving in London and it was wonderful. Happy to find an open spot! We ordered the chicken biryani and an order of fries. Chicken was tender and flavorful and the rice was fluffy, tender and perfectly spiced. Service was efficient and friendly enough. The dining room and bar area is modern and attractive, with comfortable seating. We would recommend and we would return.,

This place was recommended by one of my best friends, it was near my hotel (the Hilton) so it was a…read moreno brainer to walk about 5 minutes to get to this place. It was a Saturday night, party of 3 and we got seated almost immediately, the place was busy and that gave me a good sign that it would be a good place. The music was on the louder side but not enough to have me scream to my friends across the table, it was typical Indian, very enjoyable and catchy. Our waitress was really nice and she came to take our order in a timely matter. We ordered the Lamb, we had chicken, rice, garlic naan bread and a yogurt dish that I can't remember ... everything came in cute little plates and containers. The food didn't take long to come, they have a really big drink menu so lots to choose from, they do have a small section of non alcoholic drinks as well and this is always a small plus for me, my friends had beers and I had a melon mock-tail which was so refreshing and good. We were so hungry, we ate so fast and even ordered more rice. The food was amazing and the price was average of most Indian places in London. Really enjoyed this place, and it seems like it may become a regular for me!!

Only praise for DWP - came at 5pm on a lovely warm Thursday in September and our party of 2 had our…read morechoice of cosy accommodations. The bartender was deeply knowledgable and w our preferences in whiskey, whipped up delicious creative versions of old fashioneds and sazeracs. Would come back without question - tell your friends!

Demon and Wise is a lovely cocktail and whiskey bar with a speakeasy vibe. The whiskey offerings…read moreinclude whiskey tastings as well as Japanese whiskies. If whiskies aren't your thing, then never fear as you are bound to love the offered cocktails. My friend loves bloody marys and asked the bartender to make it as spicy as he can. The request was well-received as my friend kept whooping as he drank his bloody mary. Another friend ordered a cocktail that smelled like the spa and was heavenly. The ambiance is wonderful, the dim-lighting as well as the plushy booths are perfect for relaxing after work. We came and spent about 2 hours here. Definitely recommend!